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Quality Program Strategist II

Centene · FL · Remote available · $70,100–$126,200 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you used Five Whys or a fishbone diagram to solve a quality problem.

What they are checking: Whether they have actually used the root cause tools the posting requires.

Tell me about an insight from data analysis that led to a change in strategy.

What they are checking: Whether they turn data into recommendations that people actually act on.

What resources or tools have you built to help providers or members close gaps?

What they are checking: Whether they create practical tools, which the posting lists as part of the job.

What would you do

How would you decide whether to recommend a pilot program for a measure that has been flat for two years?

What they are checking: Whether they form a hypothesis, test it small and measure before scaling.

A Florida market leader believes a measure is low because of bad data, not care. How do you test that?

What they are checking: Whether they can test competing explanations with evidence before choosing a fix.

How would you make a gap closure improvement last instead of fading after one year?

What they are checking: Whether they think about sustainability, such as building changes into workflows.

About the work

Walk me through how you would evaluate a HEDIS measure end to end, from the technical specification to performance trends.

What they are checking: Whether they can run the full measure assessment the posting describes, not just look at a rate.

How do quality strategies differ across Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace lines of business?

What they are checking: Whether they bring the multi-line experience the posting requires and know how measures and members differ.

What drives CAHPS scores, and what can a health plan realistically do to move them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand member experience drivers beyond simply sending more surveys.

How do you use research literature in building a quality strategy?

What they are checking: Whether they ground strategy in evidence about what interventions work.

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The full job description

As published by Centene.

Position Purpose: Identify market trends and oversee functions of quality improvement programs for HEDIS, CAHPS, and/or HOS strategy and related quality improvement activities. Assists stakeholders to determine their business issues and recommend solutions to drive business value. Analyze stakeholder business issues, formulate hypotheses and test conclusions to determine appropriate solutions. Key Details: Must reside in the state of Florida. Must have experience with multiple lines of business. Five Why's and/or Fishbone experience. • Conduct evaluations to assist with HEDIS gap closure, CAHPS and/or HOS performance and assess for potential pilot programs and/or process improvements to achieve sustainable quality performance goals. • The assessment includes an end-to-end evaluation of the measure technical specification, performance trends, stakeholders, industry/research literature, organizational initiatives, associated policy and procedures, resources/tools. • Leverage data analysis to derive actionable insights and strategic recommendations for performance improvements. • Collaborate and provide support to markets & key business stakeholders to drive continued measure performance. • Develop HEDIS, CAHPS, and/or HOS support resources and tools to foster gap closure & improve experience for members and providers. • Conduct ongoing assessment to determine health plan needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful end to end execution of strategic initiatives. • Monitor and ensure compliance related to state reporting, HHS and HPMS memos for quality ratings. • Establish quality check policy/procedures for all member and provider communications to ensure accuracy of information, data, and alignment with Centene business goals. • Establish QPS policies, procedures, and quality checks for all reoccurring departmental programs/activities, to ensure precision execution and accuracy. • Create, maintain and facilitate training for Quality Improvement Health Plan staff as applicable to assigned responsibility. • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 4+ years of clinical experience, managed care or health insurance experience required; 2+ years of quality experience preferred. License/Certification: Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), preferred; CPHQ preferred Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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